Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,69 s vs 8,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 520d G30 | 600e 156 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.69 s | 8.92 s | 1.23 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.64 s | 16.73 s | 1.09 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.82 s | 31.23 s | 2.41 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 150 km/h | 74 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.87 kg/hp | 10.06 kg/hp | better ratio · 520d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520d G30 | 600e 156 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.52 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.66 s | 3.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.23 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.69 s | 8.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.93 s | 12.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.52 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 41.66 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.64 s | 16.73 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.82 s | 31.23 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 150 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.69 s versus 8.92 s for the 600e 156. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 520d leads by 1.23 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.63 s versus 16.73 s. The 1.10 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.82 s versus 31.23 s, with a 2.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520d is capped at 225 km/h, the 600e 156 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.15 seconds. The 1.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,69 s vs 8,92 s).
520d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,87 kg/hp. 600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp.
520d G30: 224 km/h. 600e 156: 150 km/h.